La Tapisserie de Bayeux, Normandy (1)

I apologize for the bad quality of the pictures in this post. I have broken my camera and while I wait to receive the new one, I am using my Nokia cell phone!Bayeux is a delightful town in the Calvados region (yes, where Calvados, this apple brandy is made) famous for its tapestry, and with a magnificent gothic cathedral and a peacful atmosphere.

Bayeux' tapestry is not an actual one but an embroidered linen cloth of 50 cm by 70 m (20 in by 230 ft) which depicits the events leading up to the conquest of the throne of England by the Normands. It was done in 1066 and it is really worth the visit!
We had driven across the city many times on our way to Basse Normandie; when Kathy and Dave visited last fall we stopped by.. but it was closed - how silly of us, we wanted to visit at lunchtime!

Now it is done and am I ever happy I have found the time to visit! This is a pictured of a styled image of the tapestry.

When we arrived, it was lunchitme again, this time we were wiser and we checked our Guide Michelin for a very affordable restaurant. We chose to have lunch at the Bistrot de Paris at 3, rue du Docteur Guillet.
I must say that the Tapestry Museum closes during lunchtime only in winter.

I chose a simple menu at less than 15 Euros.
The chef has indeed imagination! The names are incredibly complicated - for simple dishes. But it seems it is a fashion in cuisine now!
My apetizer was a "millefeuille" of tomato and goat chese, nice and fresh - though the side salad had too much dressing for me!
The main course presented three types of fish steamed with vegetables and served in a dim sum basket. Creative. The dish was hot, had a branch of lemongrass (after all the long name that I have now forgotten had lemongrass in it), and a light sauce for the fish.
After the main course, I had an espresso, which came with a home made financier, a delicate cookie made with ground almonds instead of flour.

While in Bayeux, we stayed at a Bed & Breakfast which is steps away form the Cathedral and Tapestry Museum and that I recommend. The name is Les Glycines, and it is located at 13 rue aux Coqs. There are only three rooms, so you better call Annick or Louis Fauvel before you go (02 31 22 52 32).